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Position Summary
The Teacher - Guidance Counselor will provide guidance and counseling, instructional program operating services, and instruction to the person in our care student population at Stanley Correctional Institution. The Guidance Counselor will serve as a General Equivalency Diploma (GED)/High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) examiner as well as an academic test proctor. This position will also provide educational supportive services to students and instructional staff, as well as provide appropriate instruction to students, as requested by the Education Director, and any other institution duties assigned by the Education Director.
Salary Information
This position is in pay schedule and range 13-04 with pay starting from $30.00/hour - $35.06/hour. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A probationary period is required.
This position may receive supplemental (add-on) pay adjustments for additional credits relevant to the position that are over and above the credits needed for certification. This add-on ranges from $0.97/hour to $2.97/hour of additional pay, based on relevant credits and professional development actions, as allowed in Section A (4.12) of the Compensation Plan.
Benefits
* Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
* Insurance: Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
* An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.
* An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
* The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
* Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
* DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
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Job Details
This position may allow occasional remote work but will normally be on site. Any remote work must be performed from Wisconsin. Anticipated schedule will be Monday – Friday 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM. This position is FLSA Exempt. This position may occasionally assist at other DOC worksites, but is not anticipated to travel on a regular basis. Most DOC positions occasionally travel for training, meetings, conferences, or similar events.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The Department of Corrections may conduct pre‑employment drug screens and criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.
For more in-depth information on employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the State Employee Handbook.
Qualifications
* A Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 20 credits in counseling coursework AND a school counseling internship.
* OR
* A Bachelor’s Degree AND 10 graduate credits in counseling AND at least one year experience counseling in education, vocational, or career concerns.
* You must upload your Bachelor’s Degree and any graduate transcripts used to meet the criteria with your application.
How To Apply
To apply, click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. This application requires submission of a resume and your Bachelor’s Degree college transcripts. They do not need to be certified transcripts for application; unofficial but complete transcripts are acceptable. One of the document types available when uploading documents will be “Transcripts”, which is what you should use. If you have an advanced degree that you are using as the basis for your qualification, you should also upload those transcripts, but you still need to upload your Bachelor’s Degree transcripts. You can use “Other” if you cannot upload your documents as one file. Any degree must be from an accredited educational institution. Your resume and letter of qualifications should detail your training and experience specifically related to the qualifications section listed in the job posting and are limited to a maximum of 2 pages each. This should include your internship or job experience.
The Department of Corrections has created extra guidance to assist you in developing your resume and letter of qualifications. Wisc.Jobs also has extra guidance for your application materials. Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process in order to be considered.
Deadline to Apply
Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Monday November 3rd, 2025.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
Veterans
The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.
Contact
Questions can be directed to Athena Foster, HR Specialist – Senior, at Athena.Foster@wisconsin.gov.
Key Information
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Education and Training
* Industry: Government Administration
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